San Francisco to Portland (SFO–PWM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Portland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,717 mi 5h 49m nonstop +3h ahead 50 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SFO and PWM, connecting options are available through 50 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to PWM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,291
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Portland from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Portland International Jetport.
Metric SFO→PWM STS→PWM
Distance from SFO 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Flight time 5h 49m 4h 58m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to Portland International Jetport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Portland is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · PWM: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,717 mi / 4,372 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 49m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

SFO–PWM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Portland route.
Route details
Distance2,717 mi / 4,372 km
Flight time5h 49m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections50 hubs
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PWM
IATA / ICAOPWM / KPWM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.4M
Elevation76 ft / 23 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to PWM flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Portland International Jetport take approximately 5h 49m. The route covers 2,717 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MSN, FCM, TEB, BZN, SYR, OXC, RIL, STS, LAS, HPN, DAL, YYZ, BOS, YSJ, MSO, AUS, LGA, IND, SNA, TUS, YYC, CHS, SDF, BCT, PBI, APF, OPF, RSW, MIA, SJU, JFK, KEF, BWI, RDU, EWR, PHL, ATL, BNA, CLT, IAD, DTW, CMH, DCA, ORD, PIT, DEN, MCO, DFW, FLL and TPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Portland is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Nearby alternatives include STS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SFO to PWM

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Portland International Jetport (PWM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SFO to PWM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to PWM ranges from 5 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,717 miles (4,372 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via MSN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Rosa (STS).